Hello all. Here's the craigslist ad:23'
http://roanoke.craigslist.org/boa/2157610421.html
First off, my last boat was a 01 Larson 19ft (18.5 really) bowrider with the 190hp 4.3 Volvo Penta. It was a great boat, but honestly was just a little small once you get a few people on it. Performed great though. 50 mph top speed per the GPS and was fuel efficient.
So...this boat. I spoke to the guy who is selling it for a friend. The owner owns a marina and is a boat mechanic. Apparently, little cosmetic damage, and no rips or tears on the interior, which has been since been detailed.
The first thing I'm going to be checking is for soft spots in the floor. That's what I worry about with a boat this age. Also the engine and drive. I'll get more info, but apparently the lower unit was serviced and the compression of the engine checked before it was winterized.
I'll have to get more info once I talk to the guy and see the boat in person.
Some questions about this boat. How do these boats perform? What I liked about my Larson, was I could cruise comfortably at 30 MPH, but kick it up to 40 or so if the water was smooth and I needed to make good time. I loved the 50 mph top speed. It also would get out of the hole quickly. Even with several people in the boat, pulling a wakeboarder was easy.
I understand this boat is bigger and heavier, with a big engine, which hopefully means great performance, but will also cost more to operate. Any idea what kind of fuel efficiency I can expect? What about top speed and handling?
Does anyone own a boat like this? I'd like to know what you think of it.
Any opinions would be appreciated. Seems like the price is reasonable. Being winter and with the economy, I'd try to get it for less.
Let me know what you guys think. I know Sea Rays are great, just not sure about one this old. Also, I'm not sure if I like the seating configuration.
Thanks,
Steve
http://roanoke.craigslist.org/boa/2157610421.html
First off, my last boat was a 01 Larson 19ft (18.5 really) bowrider with the 190hp 4.3 Volvo Penta. It was a great boat, but honestly was just a little small once you get a few people on it. Performed great though. 50 mph top speed per the GPS and was fuel efficient.
So...this boat. I spoke to the guy who is selling it for a friend. The owner owns a marina and is a boat mechanic. Apparently, little cosmetic damage, and no rips or tears on the interior, which has been since been detailed.
The first thing I'm going to be checking is for soft spots in the floor. That's what I worry about with a boat this age. Also the engine and drive. I'll get more info, but apparently the lower unit was serviced and the compression of the engine checked before it was winterized.
I'll have to get more info once I talk to the guy and see the boat in person.
Some questions about this boat. How do these boats perform? What I liked about my Larson, was I could cruise comfortably at 30 MPH, but kick it up to 40 or so if the water was smooth and I needed to make good time. I loved the 50 mph top speed. It also would get out of the hole quickly. Even with several people in the boat, pulling a wakeboarder was easy.
I understand this boat is bigger and heavier, with a big engine, which hopefully means great performance, but will also cost more to operate. Any idea what kind of fuel efficiency I can expect? What about top speed and handling?
Does anyone own a boat like this? I'd like to know what you think of it.
Any opinions would be appreciated. Seems like the price is reasonable. Being winter and with the economy, I'd try to get it for less.
Let me know what you guys think. I know Sea Rays are great, just not sure about one this old. Also, I'm not sure if I like the seating configuration.
Thanks,
Steve